Pantogar (medical yeast, calcium pantothenate) capsules №90

Description

Pantogar composition
The main active ingredients of the drug are medical yeast (100 mg), calcium pantothenate (60 mg), thiamine nitrate (60 mg), L-cystine (20 mg), keratin (20 mg), para-aminobenzoic acid (20 mg).
As an auxiliary component, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, colloidal anhydrous silicon dioxide, talc, magnesium stearate, gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide, indigotin are used.

Release form
Produced in capsule form.

Pharmacological properties
A highly effective combined preparation for systemic use, used to treat hair loss (in women), and also effectively treats damaged hair, improves nail growth.
The drug is able to significantly reduce hair loss, enhance hair growth and quality.
Medical yeast extract – a source of a complex of B vitamins, as well as various amino acids and microelements, helps to improve their absorption due to a positive effect on the intestinal microflora. Does not cause weight gain.
In particular, thiamine takes part in skin regeneration, stimulates hair follicles,
Vitamin B5 activates the synthesis of keratin, has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects. These and other vitamins and trace elements help maintain optimal natural regulation of metabolism in the body, and keratin is the main element of hair and nails.

Indications Pantogar 
It is prescribed as a medicine that is used to treat:

• diffuse hair loss (for unknown reasons);
• degenerative changes in the structure of hair (thin, hard, brittle, dull, discolored);
• sun-damaged hair;
• violations of nail growth (fragility, delamination, inflexibility).

It is also used to prevent the formation of gray hair.
Thiamine, which is part of the preparation, helps to increase resistance to hypoxia, stress, improves energy metabolism, calcium D-pantothenate reduces hair oxygen demand, and keratin itself is the main structural protein of hair, preventing its dehydration, giving hair strength, elasticity, vitality and shine …
These, as well as other vitamins and trace elements that make up the drug, are needed in order to ensure active hair growth, filling them with vitality.

Contraindications
It is not applied if the patient has hypersensitivity (allergy) to one of the components that make up the drug.
It is not recommended to take it simultaneously with sulfonamides.

Children
In pediatrics, it can be used from the age of 12.

Application during pregnancy and lactation
This drug Pantogar can be used in the second half of pregnancy, if the benefits to the mother of the child exceed the possible risk to the fetus.

Method of administration and dosage
This drug Pantogar is taken with food. The capsule is drunk without breaking or chewing, with a sufficient amount of water.
The recommended dosage is 1 capsule three times a day, children from 12 to 18 years old take 1 capsule once or twice a day.
Signs of improvement in hair quality and growth are noticeable after two to three weeks of use.
The duration of the treatment course is determined by the attending physician. On average, treatment lasts from 3 to 6 months.

Overdose
Overdose with this drug has not been observed at the moment.
In case of an accidental overdose, symptomatic treatment is recommended, detoxification measures – gastric lavage, intake of sorbents.

Side effects
Usually this drug is well tolerated by patients.
However, in rare cases, it is noted:

• tachycardia;
• skin rash;
• increased sweating (hyperhidrosis);
• hives;
• itching;
• heartburn, flatulence, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting;
• hyperemia of the skin.

If any unusual side effects occur due to the use of this drug, you should contact your doctor about possible changes in the treatment regimen.

Storage conditions and periods
Stored up to 3 years at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
Store the drug in its original packaging, out of the reach of children.